STUDENTS AT RGUC
Three Counties Medical Students
Phase One
First and Second Year
Curriculum Overview
During their hospital placements we support them in a 4 week block (First and Second year)
Foundation Knowledge:
The initial two years focus on the scientific principles underlying medicine. Students engage in lectures, practical sessions, group work, and online learning.
Early Clinical Contact:
Students begin interacting with patients early through longitudinal studies, such as the Family Case Study and Living with a Diagnosis, which involve prolonged patient contact.
Spiral Curriculum:
The program adopts a spiral curriculum that revisits key concepts with increasing complexity, ensuring a deep understanding of medical knowledge and skills
Types of Placements:
Community-Based Medicine
Starting from Year 1, students are placed in various GP surgeries, allowing them to observe and engage with patients in a primary care setting.
Hospital Placements
In the second through to the fifth year, students rotate through different hospital departments, gaining hands-on experience in specialties such as surgery, psychiatry, paediatrics, and obstetrics.
Learning environment:
Students are integrated into healthcare teams, working alongside experienced clinicians. They are expected to take increasing responsibility for patient care as they progress through their studies.
